What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 13.58°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Holyhead

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Holyhead. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

56.4

°F

November 10, 21:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.1°F

Tomorrow:

56.3°F

Sunrise:

07:33

Sunset:

16:31

Day Length:

8 h. 58 min.

Holyhead in November

Minimum:

47.1°F

Average:

48.5°F

Maximum:

50.3°F

Sea water temperature in Holyhead today

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 56.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 54.5°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 56.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 55.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Holyhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 27	57.7°F	57.3°F	57.2°F
Oct 28	57.3°F	57.4°F	57.0°F
Oct 29	56.9°F	57.0°F	56.9°F
Oct 30	56.8°F	56.7°F	56.8°F
Oct 31	56.4°F	56.5°F	56.6°F
Nov 1	56.9°F	56.3°F	56.4°F
Nov 2	56.7°F	55.8°F	56.4°F
Nov 3	56.7°F	55.6°F	56.2°F
Nov 4	56.6°F	55.6°F	56.1°F
Nov 5	56.3°F	55.5°F	56.1°F
Nov 6	56.0°F	55.5°F	55.8°F
Nov 7	56.2°F	55.6°F	55.8°F
Nov 8	56.2°F	55.7°F	55.8°F
Nov 9	56.1°F	55.7°F	55.7°F
Nov 10	56.4°F	56.0°F	55.5°F
Nov 11	56.3°F	55.6°F	55.4°F
Nov 12	56.2°F	55.3°F	55.3°F
Nov 13	56.1°F	55.9°F	55.2°F
Nov 14	55.9°F	55.6°F	55.0°F
Nov 15	55.8°F	55.5°F	54.9°F
Nov 16	55.7°F	55.4°F	54.8°F
Nov 17	55.6°F	55.1°F	54.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Holyhead by month

In an average year, Holyhead offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Holyhead was recorded on August 16, 2026, reaching a 63.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 43.0°F. The average readings by season are 48.5°F in Winter, 48.7°F in Spring, 58.3°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Caernarfon	53.5°F	19mi
Bangor	53.4°F	21mi
Conwy	52.4°F	33mi
Douglas	54.9°F	59mi
Aberystwyth	53.5°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Holyhead